Dog Unit

The NSW Police Dog Unit was formed in 1932 and provides a support service for all operational police in NSW. The Unit’s aim is to provide specialist canine services such as general purpose, drug, firearms/explosive detection and human remains dogs. NSW Police Dogs are amongst the best trained in the world.

The Unit uses various breeds of dogs including German Shepherd, Labrador, Rottweiler, Malinois and is currently introducing English Springer Spaniels.

If you need to contact the NSW Police Dog Unit please call the number listed below. If you need to report a crime or emergency, please click the Contact Us section of this site for more information. In an emergency dial Triple Zero (000).